Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co., Ltd. is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of Food Grade Erythritol Powder Sweeteners in China. Welcome to buy bulk high quality chemicals in stock here from our factory. For price consultation, contact us.
Products Description
Erythritol is a four-carbon sugar alcohol (chemical formula C₄H₁₀O₄), a naturally occurring sweetener commonly found in fruits such as grapes and pears, as well as in fermented foods. Industrially, it is primarily produced through microbial fermentation using glucose as the raw material, with strains like Candida utilis undergoing fermentation, purification, and crystallization. Erythritol has a sweetness level of about 60%–70% that of sucrose and is extremely low in calories (nearly 0 kcal/g). Approximately 90% of ingested erythritol is absorbed in the intestines and excreted unchanged in urine without being metabolized, resulting in minimal impact on blood glucose and insulin levels-making it suitable for people with diabetes and those managing their blood sugar. Additionally, it is not utilized by oral bacteria, making it non-cariogenic, and compared to other sugar alcohols, it is less likely to cause gastrointestinal discomfort, offering better tolerance. Due to these properties, erythritol is widely used in food, beverages, cosmetics, and other industries.
Application
I. Food and Beverage Industry
Sugar-free sweetener in beverages: Erythritol has become a popular ingredient in sugar-free drinks in recent years, widely used in products such as sugar-free teas, carbonated beverages, sparkling water, sports drinks, and powdered drinks. It provides a refreshing sweetness while improving undesirable flavors like aftertaste bitterness or metallic taste associated with high-intensity sweeteners. Its cooling sensation also enhances the overall drinking experience.
Candy and chocolate products: Due to erythritol's low solubility and tendency to crystallize, it is well-suited for foods requiring a sucrose-like taste, such as chocolate and table sugar. It enables the development of high-quality, flavorful healthy candy products that meet functional demands for low calories and cavity resistance.
Baked goods: Erythritol is stable under heat, acid, and alkaline conditions and does not undergo the Maillard reaction, making it suitable as a sucrose substitute in baked products and ideal for producing sugar-free baked goods.
Dairy and frozen desserts: Added to products such as flavored milk, fermented milk, ice cream, and sorbet, it provides sweetness without increasing calorie intake and improves texture.
Seasonings and table sugar: Can be used as a tabletop sweetener in daily seasoning, or added to seasonings to serve as a sweetener, offering great application potential.
II. Cosmetics and Personal Care Products
Humectant: Erythritol has a certain moisturizing effect and is more effective than glycerin in retaining moisture. With low hygroscopicity and good crystallinity, it can replace glycerin as an ingredient in cosmetics to delay product deterioration. It is also used in cosmetic formulations designed for moisturization and skin repair.
Foam stabilizer: Erythritol produces fine bubbles, a smooth skin feel, and an enjoyable experience, making it an excellent foam stabilizer.
Preservative enhancement: Erythritol has low water activity and high osmotic pressure, which helps improve the preservative efficacy of cosmetics and extends shelf life. It is stable under heat, acidic, and alkaline conditions, suitable for pH 2–12, meeting the requirements of typical cosmetic formulations.
Toothpaste and Oral Care: Used in oral care products such as toothpaste, leveraging its non-cariogenic properties and refreshing sweetness to enhance taste.
III. Health Supplements and Pharmaceuticals
Health food: Used in the health supplement industry as a low-calorie sweetener, suitable for nutritional supplements for individuals managing blood sugar or losing weight.
Pharmaceutical excipients: Used as pharmaceutical辅 applied in specific drug formulations, taking advantage of their stability and low-calorie properties.
About us
Guangzhou ZIO Chemical Co., Ltd., was established in the spring of 2005, focusing on the production and sales of food additives,mainly including acidity regulators, preservatives, sweeteners, thickeners, emulsifiers, antioxidants, vitamins, flavors, food pigments, etc.Our products are widely used in food, cosmetics, feed, toys, pigments, detergents, rubber, electroplating and other industries.After more than 20 years of development, our business has expanded to more than 120 countries and regions in Africa, Asia,the Middle East, South America, Europe, etc.
We have an efficient and convenient logistics network, large-scale factories, large independent storage centers,and a professional export sales team. We provide one-stop services, from raw material procurement to technical support,to solve customers' worries in all aspects. I hope we can work together to achieve a win-win situation and create a better future!
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